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1 | Why? | Matt 7:13 | Morant61 | 9026 | ||
Greetings Ezekiel! I hope you didn't mind if I butt in! The issue of baptismal formulas has been debated several times on this forum. I just wanted to ask one question. Since Mt. 28:29 clearly says in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; and, since in Acts they clearly baptized in the name of Jesus, what is the big deal either way? I never have understood this debate. If I baptize in the name of all three members of the Trinty, or if I baptize in the name of Jesus, the person is still simply testify outwardly to an inward work of the Spirit. I honestly don't see the big deal. I happen to follow the Mt. 28:19 formula simply because it is the only one given to the church in a command form, but if someone wanted me to baptize them in the name of Jesus only, I wouldn't have a problem with that either. Just Curious! Your Brother in Christ (and the Father and the Holy Spirit) :) Tim Moran |
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2 | Why? | Matt 7:13 | jim | 9079 | ||
How could you baptize in the name of Father and Holy Ghost if you don't know their name. Jim | ||||||
3 | Why? | Matt 7:13 | Morant61 | 9080 | ||
Greetings Jim! I simply say, "I bapitze you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." :-) This is a good example of why we shouldn't get hung up over formulas. The command to baptize simply identifies us with the death and resurrection of Christ and is performed under the authority of the members of the Trinity. The exact words are not important. It is not a magic spell where the words have to be uttered in a certain manner or order in order to work. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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